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American English dialects

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Non-Rhoticity in English: The Evolution of the Silent 'R'

Non-Rhoticity in English: The Evolution of the Silent 'R' In the study of linguistics, rhoticity refers to the pronunciation of the consonant /r/ after a vowel (postvocalic /r/). While so...

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Cajun English: The History and Linguistics of a Unique Louisiana Dialect

Cajun English: The History and Linguistics of a Unique Louisiana Dialect In the heart of Southern Louisiana lies Acadiana, the traditional homeland of the Cajun people. Here, a distinct l...

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